When you head north into the Mississippi Delta from the state capital of Jackson, Yazoo County is your first stop for ‪‎Blues‬, ‎History,‬ ‎Shopping, Legendary Tales like the "Witch of Yazoo," the ‪‎Great Outdoors, and more‬.

In 2008, Yazoo City was named as one of the Top 200 towns for Hunters and Fishermen to Call Home by Outdoor Life. Yazoo County is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests. From Wolf Lake to Panther Swamp, Delta National Forest to Lake George – you’re sure to find the perfect place for your outdoor adventures in Yazoo County.

Yazoo County, Mississippi has a rich history of producing importantDelta Blues musicians and songwriters, and that tradition continuestoday at the oldest juke joint in Mississippi, the Blue Front Cafe.

One of Yazoo City's most famous residents of the past, Jerry Clower, is the inspiration for this family-friendly event held annually on historicMain Street in Yazoo City. Bring the family for lots of fun in colorfuldowntown, including food, arts & crafts vendors, silent auction, antique cars, and LIVE music!

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A TASTE OF YAZOO

"Yazoo...has an eatery to fit any appetite. Do yourself a favor and visit more than once." -Mississippi Magazine, May/June 2015

“ Yazoo City's downtown area is full of colorful buildings that house great shopping and restaurants. Your first stop should be Main Street, the heart of the old city.”
― Mississippi Magazine, May/June 2015

Visit Yazoo County, Mississippi

Welcome to Yazoo County, Mississippi! Many people plan their visits to Yazoo County around our annual events. But Yazoo County is a great place to visit year-round for anyone who enjoys an off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau awards include: 3-time winner of an Annual Readers’ Choice Award from Convention South Magazine (2015, 2016, 2017), Delta’s Best Tourism award in 2014 from the Mississippi Delta Strategic Compact, 4-time winner (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017) of CVB of the Year from the Mississippi Tourism Association. Learn more about the CVB and our Mission.

Discover Yazoo County, Mississippi. Colorful. Authentic. Unique. Just like you.

Click FULLSCREEN on the image below to take a ‘Look Into Yazoo’ published by The Yazoo Herald.

“…to my contemporaries when I left the place later for college, I was called “Yazoo.” Such was the spell the very name exerted on you long after you had left it.”

Yazoo County, Mississippi

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